“You want another test?”

I looked back.

“No.”

He raised his eyebrows.

“I want a job with written responsibilities, a deadline, and records anyone can check.”

For a long moment, he said nothing.

Then he nodded.

“Thirty days.”

I smiled.

“Agreed.”

PART 5 — THE HOUSE THAT WAS COSTING TOO MUCH

The Westchester mansion was magnificent.